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The theme of the large snow sculpture at 5-chome site in Odori Park is thoroughbred horse racing. 98 percent of Japanese race horses are born in Hokkaido, with some having made considerable fortune and fame. There are many famous, classic and ceremonial races throughout the world. The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe held in France is one of them, and started 1920. Those who are involved in the horse racing industry in Hokkaido have long been striving to win it. At this site, a big horse sculpture is set to a background of the Arc de Triomphe.